Jagolinzer Falls is located in Jagolinzer Preserve in Limington, Maine, near the Cornish town boundary. It's a dog-friendly preserve with a really cool waterfall on the trail.
Waterfall Details
Type of waterfall: Cascades
Height: 6 feet
Active season: May through October
Trail length: .07 miles for full loop
Trail Difficulty: Easy/Somewhat Moderate
Leash rules: Dogs allowed on leash
The Saco River partially borders this 20-acre preserve, but you'll look for Pease Brook to find the waterfall. It's within the first 2/10th of a mile on the trail.
Jagolinzer Falls is an ongoing waterfall with cascades that trickle through the brook. You'll walk down a steeper embankment to get to the water's edge.
Leashed dogs are welcome in the preserve, and please be respectful of the private property that lines the boundaries. Have fun, but limit ongoing barking noise. Signs along the way could be updated to allow off-leash access in certain parts of the preserve.
You'll have plenty of places to cool off in the hot summer, and there's little risk of being swept away or under the currents here.
Waterfall Safety
This is a heavily wooded area, and the rocks around the waterfall will have a slippery mix of water and moss. Moss-covered edges of the brook can also be misleading about stability.
The waterfall is laid out like a natural jungle gym, just begging you to crawl and walk among the rocks. Take caution with every step.
Don't drink the water, and that goes for pets too. There's too big of a risk for toxins or bacteria to be in the water.
This area is also known to have bears and coyotes, so bring bear spray and keep an eye on small dogs in any area known to have coyotes. You'll also need bug spray and tick prevention (for dogs). Check for ticks after the hike.
Parking at Waterfall
Look for the entrance to Olives Way, which can be hard to spot in the lush greenery along Route 25. This is a private driveway, but there are spots where you can pull off to the side of the road. Only park there if the ground is not muddy, and never block the road, even partially. Parking is free and first-come, first-served.
Waterfall Dog-Friendly Rating: A
